Fishing conditions for Bill Besser Lake
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is morning
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Now, July 16
2:59 PM
humidity
89%uv index
0lowcloud cover
99%visibility
24kmmoon rise
06:43AMmoon
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Bill Besser Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Bill Besser Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Sunday (8 PM peak), Saturday (8 PM peak), and Monday (8 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Bill Besser Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 50°F (10°C) . Sunrise today: 04:58 AM, sunset: 11:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 5 mph (2.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:43 AM and moonset at 11:57 PM.
About this spot
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Bill Besser Lake Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Bill Besser Lake, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Sunday (8 PM peak), Saturday (8 PM peak), and Monday (8 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Bill Besser Lake.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 50°F (10°C) . Sunrise today: 04:58 AM, sunset: 11:20 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 3.4 mph (1.5 m/s), with gusts reaching 5 mph (2.25 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.03 inHg (763 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:43 AM and moonset at 11:57 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Bill Besser Lake is a small urban lake in the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, managed as part of the ADF&G Anchorage area stocked lake program. It provides accessible rainbow trout, coho salmon, and Arctic char fishing within easy reach of Anchorage residents, representing the ADF&G urban fishing program's goal of quality fishing throughout the Anchorage bowl. Spot Features: Bill Besser Lake is a small stocked lake in the Municipality of Anchorage, part of the ADF&G Anchorage area stocked lakes program. Rainbow trout, coho salmon, and Arctic char are standard targets, small spinners, salmon eggs, and bait are productive. The urban Anchorage location makes it highly accessible for residents seeking local fishing. Seasonality: Rainbow trout are the primary stocked species at Bill Besser Lake in the Anchorage area, with the best fishing from ice-out in May through summer. Coho salmon may be accessible in fall if the lake connects to a Creek with a salmon run. Arctic char are active through the open-water season with particularly good fishing in fall. The lake may be ice-fished through winter.
